The 2026-27 UDISE+ data entry window is active right now — running from June through the national data freeze on September 30, 2026. This year carries two genuinely new requirements that catch many schools off guard: a mandatory APAAR ID for every student, and a sequencing rule that blocks new entries until last year’s records are fully locked.
UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) — India’s national school data platform under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. Covers 24.69 crore students, 1.01 crore teachers, and 14.71 lakh schools (10.13 lakh government-affiliated) — the largest education database in the country. If a school isn’t on UDISE+, it effectively doesn’t exist in government education records for funding, planning, or scheme eligibility purposes.
Official Portal: udiseplus.gov.in
Quick Answer: Active window: June – September 30, 2026 (data must reflect status as of this freeze date) NEW for 2026-27: APAAR ID now mandatory for every enrolled student (Class 1-12) Sequencing rule: Must finalise last year’s Student Progression Module before starting new 2026-27 entries Username: Your school’s 11-digit UDISE Code (for all modules) Password source: Your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC/CRC) — not a generic self-service reset
⭐ Critical New Rule #1 — Student Progression Must Be Locked First
The portal will not allow new 2026-27 entries or Class 1 admissions until you’ve fully finalised the Student Progression Module for the previous academic year. This means locking in: student promotions, marks percentages, and total attendance days from last year — before the system unlocks the current session for you.
If you’re confused why new entries aren’t opening: check whether last year’s Student Progression data is genuinely finalised and locked, not just saved as a draft.
⭐ Critical New Rule #2 — APAAR ID Now Mandatory
Starting 2026-27, every enrolled student (Class 1 through Class 12) must have a unique 12-digit APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry — “One Nation, One Student ID”), linked directly to their Aadhaar.
What this requires from schools:
- Collect physically signed parent consent forms
- Verify these against live Aadhaar records before the portal will generate the ID
- Schools without full APAAR ID mapping risk blocked data certification — which directly affects annual grant releases
APAAR also enables seamless student record transfer between schools/states, and feeds into the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system for higher education transitions later.
Understanding Your UDISE Code
Your 11-digit UDISE Code structure: 2 digits State + 2 digits District + 2 digits Block + 3 digits Cluster + 2 digits School. This code is your username across every module — student, teacher, school profile, and directory. Don’t know your code? Use the UDISE Code Finder tool on udiseplus.gov.in, or the public “Know Your School” search (no login required) — search by school name, PIN code, district, or state.
Login — Module-Specific URLs
Important: different modules use different specific URLs — bookmarking just “udiseplus.gov.in” isn’t always enough.
| Module | Direct URL | Password Source |
|---|---|---|
| Student Module (SDMS) | sdms.udiseplus.gov.in | School/state-specific credentials |
| Teacher Module | udiseplus.gov.in/udiseteacher/ | Self-service reset via registered mobile/email |
| School Profile | udiseplus.gov.in/moe_udise/ | Provided by Block MIS Coordinator |
| UD (School Directory/Admin) | udiseplus.gov.in/ud/ | Provided by Block MIS Coordinator |
General login steps:
Step 1: Visit udiseplus.gov.in (use Chrome or Firefox — older browsers cause rendering errors on the current interface)
Step 2: Click “Login for All Modules”
Step 3: Select your State/UT — this routes you to a state-specific server; wrong selection causes invalid-credential errors even with correct login details
Step 4: Choose your specific Module based on your role
Step 5: Enter your 11-digit UDISE Code as username
Step 6: Enter your Password (source varies by module — see table above) and Captcha (case-sensitive)
Step 7: Click Login → confirm your school name and UDISE code appear correctly on the dashboard
What You Can Do After Login
| Function | Module |
|---|---|
| Update student enrollment, dropout status, generate APAAR ID | SDMS (Student Module) |
| Update teacher qualifications, service record, PEN number | Teacher Module |
| Report classrooms, toilets, electricity, library, CWSN accessibility | School Profile (Infrastructure) |
| Manage user accounts, assign roles, school directory info | UD Module |
| Download UDISE code certificate, track completion status | School Profile |
PEN (Permanent Education Number): A unique teacher ID tracking career history across schools — similar to how Aadhaar tracks citizens nationally.
Data Collection Timeline
| Category | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure data | June to November (exact state deadlines vary) |
| Overall reference/freeze date | September 30, 2026 — all data must reflect school status as of this date |
Late entries can affect grant releases and policy planning — don’t wait until close to the freeze date if avoidable.
Forgot Password — Fix Depends on Module
Step 1: Identify which module you’re locked out of (Student/Teacher/School Profile/UD)
Step 2: For Teacher Module — use “Forgot Password” directly on the login page, reset via registered mobile/email
Step 3: For School Profile or UD Module — contact your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC/CRC) directly; these don’t have self-service OTP reset
Step 4: If your mobile number itself needs updating, this also goes through your Block/District MIS official
Common Problems + Fix
“Can’t start 2026-27 entries — system won’t let me proceed”: Check whether last year’s Student Progression Module is fully finalised and locked — this is now a mandatory prerequisite, not just recommended.
“APAAR ID not generating for a student”: Confirm you have the physically signed parent consent form, and that it’s been verified against live Aadhaar records — both are required before the system will generate the ID.
“Invalid credentials despite entering everything correctly”: Double-check you selected the correct State/UT — wrong state selection routes you to the wrong server and causes this exact error even with valid login details.
“Don’t know my UDISE code”: Use the UDISE Code Finder tool, or the public “Know Your School” search (no login needed) on udiseplus.gov.in.
“Locked out of School Profile module”: Contact your Block MIS Coordinator directly — this module doesn’t have a self-service password reset.
“Browser showing rendering errors”: Use Google Chrome or Firefox specifically — older or less common browsers cause display issues on the current 2026-27 portal interface.
FAQ
What is the data entry deadline for 2026-27? The reference/freeze date is September 30, 2026 — all data must reflect your school’s status as of this date.
Is APAAR ID really mandatory now? Yes — starting 2026-27, every enrolled student (Class 1-12) must have an APAAR ID, requiring signed parent consent and Aadhaar verification.
Why can’t I start new entries for this year? Most likely because last year’s Student Progression Module (promotions, marks%, attendance) isn’t fully finalised and locked yet — this is now a mandatory sequencing requirement.
What is my username for UDISE+ login? Your school’s 11-digit UDISE Code, used across all modules.
Where do I get my password if I forgot it? Depends on the module — Teacher Module has self-service reset via mobile/email; School Profile and UD modules require contacting your Block MIS Coordinator.
Is UDISE+ mandatory for all schools? Yes — all recognised government and private schools must update data annually; a school not on UDISE+ effectively doesn’t exist in government education records.
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| UDISE+ Main Portal | udiseplus.gov.in |
| Student Module (SDMS) | sdms.udiseplus.gov.in |
| Teacher Module | udiseplus.gov.in/udiseteacher/ |
| School Profile | udiseplus.gov.in/moe_udise/ |
| Know Your School (No Login) | udiseplus.gov.in → Know Your School |
Schools that treat the Student Progression lock and APAAR consent collection as early-cycle priorities — rather than something to handle near the September 30 deadline — avoid the bottleneck that catches a large number of institutions every single year.
If you’re a school administrator working on UDISE+ 2026-27, confirm your Student Progression Module from last year is genuinely locked first, then prioritise APAAR ID consent collection early — both are now hard prerequisites, not optional steps.
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